In the last book of our wisdom series we come to the character of Job. He is described as a blameless man who fears the Lord and turns from evil. So it appears that Job lives the life that the book of Proverbs encourages all of us to live. It would seem then, that abundant blessing would also accompany Job. And it does until one day when it all falls apart.

Satan comes to oppose Job by putting his allegiance to the test. Satan believes that Job is only blameless because God has blessed him, so with God's approval, Satan begins to sift him. In all of Job's trials He remains steadfast. It is a remarkable display not only of Job's character, but the God who upholds him.

In this sermon we see the life of wisdom proved. The wise person is not one who somehow avoids suffering in their life through good decisions, but one who turns to God in their suffering and recognizes that the only true faith is a tested faith.

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